Pfefferbrezel

Enjoy a bold twist on the classic pretzel with this Pfefferbrezel recipe, a German-inspired treat that elevates your snack game with the peppery kick of coarse ground black pepper. These homemade soft pretzels are perfectly golden and boast a chewy, flavorful crust achieved through a quick baking soda boil and a golden egg wash finish. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and yeast, each pretzel is generously sprinkled with black pepper and coarse salt for an irresistible blend of spice and crunch. Ideal as a savory snack or party appetizer, Pfefferbrezels are easy to make with just 45 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to bake. Serve them warm on their own or with your favorite dips for a crowd-pleasing treat! Perfect for fans of homemade bread, soft pretzels, and spiced snacks.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 7 grams dry yeast
• 300 milliliters warm water
• 15 grams sugar
• 10 grams salt
• 25 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 80 grams baking soda
• 2000 milliliters water for boiling
• 10 grams coarse ground black pepper
• 1 unit egg yolk
• 15 milliliters water for egg wash
• 10 grams coarse salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough starts to form.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a large pot, bring 2000 milliliters of water to a boil, then add the baking soda carefully.

Step 7

Divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 50 centimeters long, then twist into a pretzel shape.

Step 8

Carefully dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 15 milliliters of water to create an egg wash. Brush each pretzel with the egg wash.

Step 10

Sprinkle each pretzel generously with coarse ground black pepper and a pinch of coarse salt.

Step 11

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3022.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2164.2

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 239.1mg	0%
Sodium 29738.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 407.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 159.3mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 857.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.8%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 76.2%